For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,844 students in 68046, NE (there are 3 private schools, serving 714 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 68046, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 68046, NE are Prairie Queen Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and Patriot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 68046 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68046, NE have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68046, NE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Queen Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10520 S 123rd Avenue
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3650
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3650
Gr: PK-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10820 Wittmuss Dr
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3600
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Patriot Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 Hardwood Dr
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0405
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0405
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 Fenwick St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-9630
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-9630
Gr: PK-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Bell Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7909 Reed Street
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0408
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0408
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Tara Heights Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Tara Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0445
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0445
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Ashbury Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11740 S 120th Street
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 537-6299
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 537-6299
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Papillion Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
423 S Washington St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0424
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0424
Gr: 7-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Papillion La Vista South High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10799 Hwy 370
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 829-4600
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 829-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,038 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Trumble Park Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Valley Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0466
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0466
Gr: PK-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Papillion La Vista Senior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 E Cary St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,867 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Carriage Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Cedardale Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0449
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0449
Gr: PK-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hickory Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1307 Rogers Dr
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0469
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0469
Gr: PK-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
1211 N Monroe St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3243
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 514-3243
Gr: PK | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
68046, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
402 E Centennial Rd
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Gr: PK | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Gr: PK
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Gr: PK | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592
Gr: PK | 2 students
Young Adult Transition Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
504 South Washington
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-1970
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-1970
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 68046, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68046, NE include Prairie Queen Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and Patriot Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68046?
14 public schools are located in 68046.
What percentage of students in 68046 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 68046 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68046?
68046 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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